Job descriptionSouthern Mississippi Planning and Development District\n\nJob Description\n\nMedicaid Waiver Case Manager\n\nGeneral Statement of Duties : \n\nThis position is involved in the coordination of the Case Management Program, which consists of pre-admission screening, planning and arranging for coordination of appropriate home and community-based services in a timely and cost-effective manner. This position will provide consultation and non- skilled services and will not engage in the provision of medical procedures or skilled nursing care. Incumbents assigned to this position maintain considerable contact with service providers, consumers of services, civic groups, and the public.\n\nResponsibilities : \n\nThe case management team, composed of a licensed social worker and registered nurse, will work together as a team and will jointly be responsible for the following activities : \nResponsible for assessment of the assigned client, developing and initiating an appropriate plan of care, arranging for the provision of services regardless of payer source, and for monitoring each plan of care;\nCoordinates the efforts of family, friends, or volunteers to provide services to clients;\nContacts potential service providers to negotiate delivery of services, prepares written referrals to community service agencies, explores the availability and quality of services and eligibility criteria, and the accessibility of services to the client;\nArranges for, and attends case conferences as needed;\nWhen appropriate, assists clients and support systems on a short-term basis;\nMaximizes and coordinates appropriate informal and community resources;\nMonitors and reviews continued appropriateness of care plan, making revisions where necessary; visits via telephonic to the client monthly may be conducted by one team member; recertification may be conducted by one team member but it must be face to face; both members must conduct initials and quarterly face to face in the home;\nMaintains complete documentation of clients' progress and his / her interaction with service providers, according to the case management documentation standards; completes all applications, forms, and additional documentation as required;\nProvides follow-along to ensure quality of care with case reviews that will focus on the individual' progress in meeting goals and objectives established through the plan of care.\n\nQualifications : \n\na. (1) Registered Nurse : \n\nMust be licensed in the state of Mississippi with 2 years of nursing experience with aged and disabled individuals. It is beneficial to have knowledge of geriatrics, clinical assessment techniques, disease processes, rehabilitation principles, psycho-social needs evaluation, and familiarity with public and private funding sources.\n\nJob Type : Full-time\n\nPay : From $46,500.00 per year\n\nBenefits : \n401(k)\n401(k) matching\nDental insurance\nEmployee assistance program\nHealth insurance\nLife insurance\nPaid time off\nRetirement plan\nVision insurance\n\nWork Location : In person